Chef Salad
This Chef Salad is a colorful and hearty blend of fresh vegetables and proteins, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a nutritious meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 6 cups Romaine or Butter lettuce
- 4 oz provolone cheese cubed
- 1/2 cup ham cubed
- 1/2 cup cooked chicken or turkey cubed
- 2 hard-boiled eggs diced
- 1 avocado diced
- 1/2 cup tomatoes diced
- 1/2 cup croutons
- 1/4-1/2 cup Italian dressing or ranch or blue cheese dressing
Instructions
- Wash and dry the Romaine or Butter lettuce thoroughly. Tear it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
- Using your cutting board and sharp knife, cube the provolone cheese, ham, and cooked chicken or turkey into small, uniform pieces.
- Dice the hard-boiled eggs, avocado, and tomatoes. Add them to the salad bowl along with the cubed proteins.
- Sprinkle the croutons over the top of the salad for a delightful crunch.
- Drizzle your choice of dressing over the salad. Start with 1/4 cup and add more to your taste. Gently toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing meal or side dish. Enjoy the colorful, nutritious creation you’ve made!
Equipment
- Large Salad Bowl
- Cutting Board
- Sharp knife
- Measuring Cups
- Mixing spoon
Notes
- Store leftover salad in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Keep dressing separate to prevent sogginess.
- Mix and match ingredients based on seasonal availability.